Jason Dominguez of the Yankees left after hitting the wall while making a catch
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New York Yankees pitcher Jason Dominguez was ejected from the field after crashing into the outfield fence.
In the first inning of the Yankees’ game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Rangers leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo ripped the ball and left it to Yankees starter Paul Blackburn.
Dominguez ran back to the wall and made a spectacular catch, but crashed hard into the wall. The 23-year-old’s hat and sunglasses came off his head when he hit the fence on the left field wall.
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Jason Domínguez of the New York Yankees is injured while catching a ball hit by Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers during the first start of a baseball game in New York, New York, May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
Dominguez handled the ball admirably despite the hard collision, but lay face down on the warning track. Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham came over and put his hand on Dominguez until medical personnel came out.
He sat down for a few seconds while he received medical attention. Dominguez was finally helped into the car, where she was seen starting to cry while sitting.
With Dominguez out, Cody Bellinger moved from right to left, Amed Rosario moved from third base to right field, and Ryan McMahon came off the bench to play third base.
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Jason Domínguez of the New York Yankees is injured while catching a ball hit by Brandon Nimmo of the Texas Rangers during the first start of a baseball game in New York, New York, May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
He is being monitored for concussion, is in critical condition, and is undergoing an MRI on his left shoulder, the YES Network said on its radio.
Any long-term injury would be a tough break for the Dominican Republic native. Last season was Dominguez’s first season in the big leagues, and he produced. The switch-hitter had a .257 batting average with 10 home runs, 47 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.
Dominguez was much better from the left side than the right side, hitting .274 as a lefty compared to .204 as a righty.
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Jason Domínguez of the New York Yankees is taken off the field after suffering an injury during the first inning against the Texas Rangers in New York, New York, May 7, 2026. (Frank Franklin II/AP Photo)
However, Dominguez struggled a lot in left field last season. With his strong left field defense and lack of success against left-handed pitching, the Yankees sent Dominguez down to Triple-A to begin the 2026 season.
With Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Aaron Judge in the outfield, there was no room for Dominguez to get regular playing time. Dominguez was called up after Giancarlo Stanton injured his calf and came to IL.
Dominguez was playing in his ninth game of the season when he was injured.
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